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Floods in Ghana - Natural Disaster

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The Republic of Ghana, September 2007

Flooding from torrential rain has devastated large areas of northern Ghana, and left thousands of people vulnerable to waterborne diseases. At least 20 people have died in the floods, which have submerged land which produces food for the entire country.

In the photo victims of the flood were transporting goods and WFP food from Tolon to Daboya, northern Ghana.